Kop favourite Kuyt scored the opener as Liverpool Legends played out a thrilling 5-5 draw with their Bayern Munich counterparts in a match organised to raise funds for the LFC Foundation.
And Garcia was pleased to see that his former Reds teammate putting in the sort of tirelesss performance he was renowned for during his playing days.
The Spaniard told Liverpoolfc.com: "He was running the whole game! He was the youngest and he gave us the full 90 minutes and the goal and many chances.
"So I think it was fantastic to have him back."
Garcia, a Champions League winner during his three-season stint at Liverpool, also reflected on an emotional day on a personal level.